]> http://www.connectforkids.org/taxonomy/term/240/all en http://www.connectforkids.org/node/7093 <p>This publication provides an overview of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s investments in chartering along<br /> with selected results and lessons learned. It also presents stories about two successful charter</p> Charter Schools Education School Reform Weblinks Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:35:51 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/2458 <p>The General Accountability Offices says more data is needed at the<br /> charter-school level to enhance federal monitoring and research on the<br /> effectiveness of charter schools.</p> Charter Schools Weblinks Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:16:27 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/556 Since 1991, charter schools have been springing up around the country under a multitude of different state laws. These new schools are independent of central school district oversight. So, who’s making sure new charters get off to a good start and fulfill their promise to educate children? Rob Capriccioso reports. CFK Articles Charter Schools Education Ohio School Reform Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:20:14 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1257 <p>Charter schools in four of the ten states analyzed in Brookings 2002 Education report scored significantly below similar local public schools on achievement tests. The researchers note, however, that the analysis cannot determine whether these results reflect poor performance on the part of the charter schools or a pre-selection of low-performing students whose parents choose to send them to charter schools. Across all schools, 17-year-olds' arithmetic scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests have fallen precipitously since 1990-largely attributable to poor performance</p> Achievement Gaps All ages Alternative Schools Charter Schools National School Reform Teacher Quality Testing & Standards Vouchers Weblinks Mon, 03 Jan 2005 11:20:44 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1235 <p>The popular Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook with step-by-step guidelines for using evaluation to improve youth programs is now online (but be patient because it takes time to download).</p> Achievement Gaps Alternative Schools Charter Schools National School Reform Teacher Quality Testing & Standards Vouchers Weblinks Sun, 02 Jan 2005 16:45:10 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/737 <p>The U.S. Department of Education offers a clearinghouse of information on public charter schools, publicly-funded schools that experiment with new education techniques and increase the public school options available to students and parents.</p> All ages Charter Schools National Weblinks Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:19:08 -0600